The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-12
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RELIGIOUS MATTERS.
Meeting of the Northern Indiana Christian
Ministerial Association at Wabash.

Meeting of the Northern Indiana Christian
Ministerial Association at Wabash.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WABASH May 1.-THE twepty-third annual
meeting of the Northern Indiana Christian Min
isterial Association is now in session at the
Christian Church in this city. The principal OBJ
ject of the meeting is to devise means and meth
DDS for more energetic church work. Among
the prominent workers in the Christian Church
in attendance are L. H. Jamison, of Indianapo-
lis; L. a. Norton, Colorado Springs. Col; A. Nc
Lean. Cincinnati, secretary Foreign Mis-
sionary Society; B. j. Radford, Eureka.
Ill; Prof. A R. Benton, Irving
ton. Ind. president Butter University;
Z. j. Gantz. Indianapolis, pastor of the Centr al
Church; E. W. Darst, Noblesville; L. B. Smith.
Huntingdon; A. NJ. Atkinson. Wabash; G. W.
Granger and W. S. Montgomery, Noblesville; C.
E. Morgan, Arcadia; j. II. o. Smith. Indianapo-
lis. State evangelist; Robert Sellers, Upton; E.
l.. Frazier, Kokomo: w. r. McCulloueh, Fowler;
J. D. Emmops. Noblesvills; L. L. Carpenter,
Wabash. district evangelist, Northeast Indiana
Conferences; T.. T.. Faunce Ligonier; Mrs. j. II.
o. Smith. Mrs. Wallace and Mrs. A. c. Short
ridge. president of the Christian Womans Board
of Missions, indianapolis; Mrs. i. T. Shank,
Irvington
E. w. Darst, of Noblesville president of
the association. gave the oDening ad-
dress yesterday afternoon, 'The Preacher
and His Work" Mr.. Darst contsn6ed
vt it is not right for a preacher to violate all
Gods laws of infection, color, tone ana
sion of voice while insisting upon obedience
DDS laws as expressed in the Scriptures.
preacher should develop and study voice culture.
Preachers heard now not simply because
they preachers, but because they have
something say and know how to say il. The
speaker insisted upon the development os the
imagination and the cultivation of will power
and its transmission to hearers-the faculty to
move people.
At the devotional services, last night. speeches
were made by R. A. Sellers. E. E. Cross and L.
III. Jamison. The latter sang several beautiful
songs.
j. n o. smith, Of Indianapolis, gave an ad-
dress on The Present Opportunity" The speak
presented an idea of the vastness of the field
for Christian work and the superior opportuni-
ties now presented. A few dollars now in a
Western town will accomplish for the cause what
will require a large expenditure IN the near
future. The harvest of the world is ripe. The
doors open" The thoughts were eloquentiy
expressed.
j. D. Emmons, who is styled J. H. O. Smiths
'.Sankeya led the devotional exercises this
morning.
E. J. Gantz. of Indianapolis, discussed the
relations that exist between the pastor and
church board and insisted upon the necessity of
harmonious action among the various divisions
of church workers. The speaker presented
very successful financial plan which he intro
duced in the Central Church. at Indianapolis.
This afternoon Professor Benton presented the
subject of Bible study in a mastery and
thoughtful manner Professor Benton pointed
out some in Bible study; the dangers of
rationalism, realism and mysticism. He insisted
upon the necessity of Interpreting Scripture in
the light of Scripture, and according to its gen
eral purpose and intent. The speaker objected
to the of catch word tests, and catch word
interpretations. The discussion of all the
speeches has been very spirited.
Tonight Rev. b. j. Radford delivers ad
dress. The delegates and visitors all speak in
the highest terms of their treatment in Wabash.